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VOC Breakfast

High-energy, informative and hard-hitting, Breakfast Beat packs a mean punch. This show is a current affairs and actuality show, which focuses mainly on issues that are of concern to the community that Voice of the Cape serves. The show feature interviews with prominent politicians, community activists, religious leaders, academic experts and ordinary people. Presenters Sabera, Goolam and producer Loushe make up this dynamic team – all very different personalities that make for interesting conversation, heated debates and plenty of laughs and tears. This show is listener driven and the team loves engaging with callers – no topic is off-bounds! We serve you breakfast every morning Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 9am.
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4,577 Episodes
2760 – 2780

Media visit to Nkandla

One of the major news stories this past week has been Parliament’s in loco inspection of the President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead in KwaZulu-Natal. You’ll recall that journalists were only allowed access to the section of the property which housed 21 chalets for bodyguards and soldiers; and where the clinic…
27 Jul 2015 10 min

Identity theft costing South Africa billions

According to the South African Fraud Prevention Association, identity theft is costing South African businesses in excess of R1 billion annually. In order to counteract this, businesses needs to implement effective document destruction to minimise the risk of identity theft for its customers. To unpack this issue, we have the…
27 Jul 2015 9 min

The illegal selling of RDP homes

This morning we are going to chat to the City of Cape Town about the illegal selling of RDP houses. The city is now urging potential buyers of RDP houses to make sure that the house they are buying can be sold legally, as there are restrictions on the sale…
27 Jul 2015 5 min

BDS vs City of Cape Town?

BDS met with the City of Cape Town yesterday to discuss the planned protest at the Pharrell concert taking place in September. There has been some confusion in terms of what the outcome of the meeting was with some rumours even going as far as to say that BDS had…
24 Jul 2015 18 min

Reaction about new development in Manenberg

Yesterday we heard about the plans that the City has for Manenberg. We chat now to the chairperson of the Manenberg Community Policing Forum, Abdul Khadir Jacobs about this…
24 Jul 2015 4 min

Minister's update on the economy

This morning we find out what events have been contributing to the economy and how this impacts on people on a bigger scale. We chat now to Minister of economic opportunities, Alan Winde…
24 Jul 2015 8 min

Debunking the myths of chiropractic care

Before we end of the show, we find out more about the common myths of chiropractic treatments which may deter people from seeking help. We chat now to registered chiropractor and certified wellness practitioner,…
24 Jul 2015 9 min

Innovative plans for Manenberg

The City of Cape Town unveiled their ground-breaking plans for Manenberg that will enhance safety, education, healthcare and innovation. These plans will promote social cohesion and develop small business opportunities. We chat now to Western Cape Premier Helen Zille about their plans…
23 Jul 2015 8 min

BEE regulations will promote corruption

According to the Institute of Race relations, the new BEE regulations published last week will promote corruption and harm service delivery. On the line to tell us more, we have Head of Policy research at the IRR, Dr Anthea Jeffery…
23 Jul 2015 8 min

Improving maintenance system in the country

As part of educating the nation about various issues, the Department of Justice is kicking off with the maintenance. A mom of three young children recently received a maintenance arrears pay-out of R450 000. We chat now to the Western Cape regional head in the Department of Justice, Advocate Hishaam…
22 Jul 2015 10 min

Beware of contract buy-outs

Consumers should be wary of contract buy-outs and be especially sceptical about the sweeters attached to any offer that is being advertised. We chat now to the managing partner of the Leadership LaunchPad, Aki Kalliatakis…
22 Jul 2015 7 min

Dunoon education crisis

Dunoon residents and the WCED met yesterday to discuss the education crisis in their area. With many schoolchildren already kicking off the 3rd term of their schooling career, many children in Dunoon have not been placed due to shortage of space. We chat now to NGO Equal Education law centre's…
22 Jul 2015 9 min

Human trafficking

Human Trafficking is a global issue and an unnecessary ill in South African society. VOC journalist Umarah Hartley talks to Claudia Smith, a Social worker and Director of Anex and discusses what the organisation does and the reality of human trafficking in South Africa…
22 Jul 2015 17 min

Cellphone impoundments near 10 000 mark

The City of Cape Town's enforcement agencies are conitnuing to disconnect motorists caught using their cellphones whilst driving. They have impounded over 3000 cellphones since the introduction of the Traffic By-law in July 2012. On the line to tell us more, we have Mayco member for Safety and Security, Alderman…
22 Jul 2015 5 min

No bonuses for Eskom staff

Eskom staff will miss out on bonuses this year due to the fact that the embattled parastatal have no money to spare. We chat now to Eskom spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe about these bonuses and the upcoming AGM…
22 Jul 2015 6 min

Water restrictions

The City is hoping that the late winter rains would avert possible water cuts. On the line to tell us more, we have the City's Mayco member for Utility services, Councillor Ernest Sonnenberg…
21 Jul 2015 8 min

Eid day should be declared a paid public holiday

The Al Jama-ah party has asked the government to declare Eid day a paid public holiday. This comes after the CRL invited submissions on religious paid public holidays. We chat now to Al Jama-ah party leader Ganief Hendricks…
21 Jul 2015 9 min

Daily Dramedy (comedy-drama) EP14

As we know This year for Ramadan our staff decided to do something different and test their acting chops in a radio drama series. So today we bid farwell to the kassims in episode 14 which is the Last episode of Keeping up with the Kassims. It’s written and produced…
21 Jul 2015 10 min

Internet-based piracy

South Africa is apparently ranked 14th in the world for illegal downloads, and it has been estimated that South Africans are downloading one million pirated movies a month from various sites. Many people believe that internet-based piracy is a victimless crime. On the line to tell us more, we have…
20 Jul 2015 12 min

Africa Check

This morning we ask the question. Does South Africa rank 8th in the world by suicide rate. According to the South African Federation of Mental Health, South Africa has the highest suicide rate in the world and there are approximately 23 suicides committed every year. On the line to unpack…
20 Jul 2015 4 min
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